WOW YES < --- this happens to me alot ! and now I do not take it as pesonally as I used to , when I was newer
--- I am over ! the service is done , -- It's on to their next moment that is all about them ,!!!! and suddenly I;m history ! Yes ,…
I actually prefer not to stay at receptions! For me weddings are a family affair and for me to stay by myself at a table of unknown people would make me feel unconfortable. I may stay for the cocktail if invited! Like Weddings on Wheels; I require…
I actually do not wish to be invited to the reception. Couples are aware of this upfront because It is posted on my website. I eplain that I work full time at my day job, and often officiate 3-6 weddings a weekend, not to mention the sometimes…
I am an Officiant who became a wedding planner and I always hold the officiant with the highest of esteem. I have never worked with other planners so I cannot speak for them... rarely do I come across and invitation for the officiant or ceremony…
No. I don't think it's rude if not invited to remain for a couple's reception. Like Rev. Dr. Turcot, I do offer to say "grace" prior to the meal as that is one of the services I provide as a member of clergy. Even then, I…
Maybe I'm in the minority on this one...but I never assume that I will be invited to stay for the reception. The couple has initially contacted me to retain my services for their ceremony, so I don't mention anything about being invited to…
TAMPA WEDDING OFFICIANTS In general, I do find that brides & grooms are totally out of touch with wedding ettiquette OR they feel that the Officiant doesn't really need to be at the reception as he/she is an extra expense OR the guests that…
It's a matter of custom, tradition and manners IMHO. Traditionally (in the US) the minister and his wife were always invited. But I find couple's today sorely lacking etiquette skills and that many are not aware of this tradition. As a…
Good perspective. I have been asked to stay for everything from cocktail hour to dinner to the entire reception ~ though I never assume either way. I feel honored when asked and very much enjoy meeting the family and friends of this couple I have…
Greetings Fellow Officiants,
Many times I am invited to the reception and when I am, I ask the couple if they would like me to "say grace" just before the meal begins. They really appreciate that extra service. I believe being a member of…
I do not usually stay for a reception unless I am asked. I do happen to double check the tables just incase they forgot to ask me to stay and I usually do this when I am a ways from home.
We live in Australia so maybe we do things differently here. We do not expect to be invited to the reception unless we perform the wedding for personal friends. We hand the certificate to either a friend or the wedding planner and leave straight…
Brian, I agree with Ann - I think it was more that wedding planner, and not the couple's wishes. I wouldn't take it personally in that case.
In my case, I rarely stay for the reception, and truthfully, really don't want to. I usually…
Your first mistake is dealing with a wedding planner! Don't ever, ever do that! All the wedding planners I've ever worked with had no respect for or even knew how to deal with the officiant.. I contract directly with the Bride & Groom.…
brian, sounds like that was more a call by the wedding planner than the couple, since they had a wedding gift for you. i try hard not to stay at too many receptions, my waistline's happier, and i'm pretty tired after a wedding. but…
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